Product Information
The Canon IS 18x50 model of binoculars provides flawless, full-sized viewing. Even on rainy days, these water-resistant and nonslip rubberized coated binoculars stay protected and easy to hold. Shaky hands sometimes make it hard to see subjects, which is why the Canon IS 18x50 offers image stabilization for clear, steady images. While not quite a replacement for a telescope for astronomy, they are comfortable enough for all-night stargazing and are used to see some planets with greater clarity. Ultralow dispersion glass creates a high-quality and distortion-free image. The ergonomic shape of the binoculars makes them easy to carry and use, and they're light enough to stow in a bag or a backpack. The Canon 18x50 IS uses an optical image stabilizer to lessen eye fatigue. This mechanism is also very useful when using binoculars on a boat. Using independent horizontal and vertical sensors, a microprocessor keeps the image steady by adjusting the Vari-Angle Prism. The VAP moves to refract the light path, thus compensating for the vibration. For birding, the Canon IS 18x50 binoculars make a great alternative to a spotting scope. The weight of 2.6 pounds makes them sturdy, durable optics tools. They are small enough to keep on hand for when you spot that special bird from a car. The Canon holds the image steady. If you want to use a tripod, these binoculars offer a tripod mount on the bottom. There is a button on top of the binocular that turns on the image stabilizer. The stabilizer has two different functions. Press the button and hold it, and the IS works until you raise your finger. You can also quickly press the button to keep the IS on. Just remember to turn off the stabilizing function when you're done to save battery life. The 18x50 binoculars have a shock-resistant coating for a nonslip grip. This is handy when you are using them in wet conditions. Use them in rainy weather conditions without concern about fogging up the optics. Controls for image stabilization and focusing are all located for ease of use and are used intuitively by either hand. The lenses are coated with Canon’s Super Spectra Coating, which prevents glare from reflected light. The result is a brighter image that is free of distortion or washout. Numbers describing the binocular's features are on top of the unit. The first number, 18x, is the magnification. The second number, 50, describes the size of the objective lens in millimeters. The larger the lens, the more light it lets in, resulting in a more detailed and brighter image. It also is better for use in low-light situations. To protect the lens, you can mount some filters. The 3.7 degrees represents the field of view. In this case, this means 194.25 feet at a 1000-foot distance.Product Identifiers
UPC8714574963730, 0082966302152, 4960999302157
Model18x50 IS
eBay Product ID (ePID)66780136
Product Key Features
SizeFull-Size
Objective Lens Diameter50 mm
Maximum Magnification18x
ApplicationMarine
FeaturesImage Stabilisation, Water Resistant
Optical DesignPorro Prism
Lens CoatingMulti-Coated
TypeBinoculars
Dimensions
Weight2.60lbs.
Depth7.6in.